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How would the size of parachute required for a space probe be different on Venus which has a thick atmosphere or on Mars which has a thin atmosphere?

The atmosphere of Venus is very thick, and a parachute would have much greater drag for a given size, than on Earth or Mars. So it could be smaller to achieve the same slowing of a space probe's descent. On Mars, a larger parachute would be required, but fortunately Mars, being a smaller planet, has much less gravity than Earth, so the parachute does not have to resist the same acceleration force (which is roughly the same on Venus as on Earth).


Which planet has such a thick atmosphere?

Venus has a very thick atmosphere. Even though it is similar size to Earth, no one could survive on Venus' surface as the atmosphere has a much higher pressure meaning that we would be crushed and burned!


Which planet roughly the same size of earth has its own atmosphere?

Venus is roughly the same size as Earth and has its own thick atmosphere composed mainly of carbon dioxide. This atmosphere creates a strong greenhouse effect, leading to extremely high surface temperatures on Venus.


What is the size or thickness of the atmosphere?

The Earth's atmosphere extends about 300 miles (480 kilometers) above the surface, with the majority of its mass concentrated within the first 10 miles (16 kilometers). The troposphere, where most weather occurs, is about 7 miles (11 kilometers) thick on average.


What are the main differences between the inner planets?

The main differences between the inner planets (Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars) are their size, composition, atmosphere, and proximity to the Sun. Mercury is the smallest and closest to the Sun, Venus has a thick toxic atmosphere, Earth is the only planet known to support life, and Mars has evidence of flowing water in the past.

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Is the same size as earth has no moons and has thick atmosphere of mostly carbon dioxide?

The planet you are describing matches the characteristics of Venus. Venus is nearly the same size as Earth, has no moons, and its atmosphere is mostly composed of carbon dioxide, with thick clouds of sulfuric acid.


What is the manipulated variable in a controlled experiment in which a scientist is studying how long it takes a parachutes of different sizes to fall to ground?

The manipulated variable in this experiment would be the size of the parachutes. By changing the size of the parachutes, the scientist can observe how it affects the time it takes for the parachutes to fall to the ground.


How would the size of parachute required for a space probe be different on Venus which has a thick atmosphere or on Mars which has a thin atmosphere?

The atmosphere of Venus is very thick, and a parachute would have much greater drag for a given size, than on Earth or Mars. So it could be smaller to achieve the same slowing of a space probe's descent. On Mars, a larger parachute would be required, but fortunately Mars, being a smaller planet, has much less gravity than Earth, so the parachute does not have to resist the same acceleration force (which is roughly the same on Venus as on Earth).


Which planet has such a thick atmosphere?

Venus has a very thick atmosphere. Even though it is similar size to Earth, no one could survive on Venus' surface as the atmosphere has a much higher pressure meaning that we would be crushed and burned!


Which planet roughly the same size of earth has its own atmosphere?

Venus is roughly the same size as Earth and has its own thick atmosphere composed mainly of carbon dioxide. This atmosphere creates a strong greenhouse effect, leading to extremely high surface temperatures on Venus.


In a controlled experiment a scientist is studying how long it takes parachutes of different sizes to fall to the ground what is the variable?

The variable being studied is the size of the parachutes.


Will Dione have a thick atmosphere in the far future?

This doesn't seem likely. The reason it doesn't have a thick atmosphere in the first place is because of its small size (1122 km, if you mean the moon of Saturn); this makes for a weak gravitational field, and any atmosphere it might ever acquire will evaporate into space rather quickly.


How would the size of parachute required for a space probe be different on Mars which has a thin atmosphere or on Mars which has a thin atmosphere?

The atmosphere of Venus is very thick, and a parachute would have much greater drag for a given size, than on Earth or Mars. So it could be smaller to achieve the same slowing of a space probe's descent. On Mars, a larger parachute would be required, but fortunately Mars, being a smaller planet, has much less gravity than Earth, so the parachute does not have to resist the same acceleration force (which is roughly the same on Venus as on Earth).


Does neptune Jupiter uranus and Saturn have thin atmosphere?

Due to their large size and proportionately high gravity, the atmospheres of these planets are quite thick.


What is the size or thickness of the atmosphere?

The Earth's atmosphere extends about 300 miles (480 kilometers) above the surface, with the majority of its mass concentrated within the first 10 miles (16 kilometers). The troposphere, where most weather occurs, is about 7 miles (11 kilometers) thick on average.


What should the parachute size in mars?

Wouldn't work since there is no air at all. Edit: The atmosphere is thin, but there's enough to make a parachute work. We know this because some space probes have used parachutes to land on Mars. Sorry, I don't know what size they used.


In a controlled experiment a scientist is studying how long a parachutes of different sizes to fall on the ground what is the manipulated variable?

The manipulated variable in this experiment would be the size of the parachute. The scientist would change the size of the parachutes to see how it affects the time it takes for them to fall to the ground.